7.37 Kempton – Try Unibet’s New Improved Acca Boosts H’cap (London Middle Distance Qualifier)

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(Class 4, 1m2f219y, AW Std-Slow, 3yo only, £12k)

Pace & Draw Angles

  • Pace: Even-to-strong. Likely contested lead – Ferrari Gold and Bulletin both like to race handy, while Grecian Legacy and Advancing often held up.
  • Draw: Over 1m2f at Kempton, low-to-middle draws tend to hold a small edge. St Mawes (1) and Sea The Light (3) well berthed; Grecian Legacy (7) slightly wide but not disastrous.

Strongest Contenders

Bulletin (OR 80, Draw 5) – Progressive, 9/10

  • Consistent handicapper, RPRs 89–96 recently.
  • Proven over C&D type trip, stays well.
  • Strong runs in Class 3/4, including a close 2nd at Sandown behind Dangerman.
  • Well drawn, tactical speed, handles AW (Southwell/Wolves runs).
  • Profile: rock-solid handicapper, still improving.

Grecian Legacy (OR 83, Draw 7) – Promising, 8/10

  • Gelded, improved since, stylish Goodwood winner then excellent 2nd at Epsom in a Class 2.
  • Last run at Goodwood (C3) excusable, caught in a hot race.
  • On pedigree, AW fine (Magna Grecia progeny adapt).
  • Up 6lb for Goodwood win but retains upside.

Advancing (OR 80, Draw 6) – Unexposed improver, 8/10

  • Won maiden at Kempton (C&D).
  • Promising return at Sandown in cheekpieces, ran on strongly from off pace.
  • Expected to come forward fitness-wise, well suited to return here.
  • Draw decent for a closer if tempo is solid.

Main Dangers

Muhaajim (OR 82, Draw 4) – Capable, 7/10

  • Maiden winner at Pontefract (1m2f).
  • Fair 4th in Sandown C4 Hc last time, but faded late.
  • Pedigree suggests stamina (Sea The Stars x Rizeena).
  • Needs to show more stamina/resolution to win from this mark.

Ferrari Gold (OR 80, Draw 2) – Dark filly, 7/10

  • Only 3 runs, strong novice win at Chester.
  • Slightly disappointing at Ripon but may not have been suited by track.
  • From James Tate yard (86% rtf% in last fortnight).
  • Receives fillies’ allowance, inside draw helps.

Interesting Outsiders

Sea The Light (OR 80, Draw 3) – 6/10

  • Newcastle novice winner, but poor Sandown run latest.
  • Still lightly raced, stamina OK, but needs to bounce back.
  • Market check important.

St Mawes (OR 72, Draw 1) – 5/10

  • Handicap debut was poor (beaten 29L at Sandown).
  • Some maiden promise, but has to leave that last run behind.
  • Well drawn but others look more likely.

Runner Scores

  • Bulletin – 9/10 – proven, consistent, strong form in C3/4.
  • Grecian Legacy – 8/10 – progressive, best form in race, but wide draw.
  • Advancing – 8/10 – unexposed, back at C&D, should improve fitness.
  • Muhaajim – 7/10 – needs to prove stamina, but not dismissed.
  • Ferrari Gold – 7/10 – lightly raced filly, scopey, dangerous if improving.
  • Sea The Light – 6/10 – potential but questions after latest.
  • St Mawes – 5/10 – something to prove, low mark could help but risky.

Private Tissue (my view of fair odds)

  • Bulletin 3/1
  • Grecian Legacy 7/2
  • Advancing 4/1
  • Muhaajim 6/1
  • Ferrari Gold 8/1
  • Sea The Light 10/1
  • St Mawes 16/1

Summary

Competitive C4 with several progressive 3yo’s. Bulletin brings the most solid handicap form, repeatedly running to mid-90 RPRs, and looks ready to score again. Grecian Legacy has a touch of class from C2 company and remains progressive, while Advancing is very much a live improver returning to his winning C&D.


Smart Play

  • Win bet – Bulletin (solid handicapper, trip/track ideal, strong recent figures).
  • Each-way saver – Advancing (unexposed, back at C&D, fitter for comeback).

Market moves on Ferrari Gold should be noted – if backed, she could be the one to surprise.

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